2016 Lexicon Cabernet Sauvignon

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Lexicon wines

Overview

The Lexicon line of varietal wines has been carefully selected by Fran Kysela MS to show the essence of each variety, along with its terroir of origin, both of which are essential elements of a really good wine.

A strong sense of berry comes with an elegant oak and vanilla aromas. The palate is fruity, but the tannins are quite present. The flavors are classic for a Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon wine, with plum, dark-berry, fig cookie and chocolaty flavors that control a lenghtly finish.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35 years old vines.14 day fermentation with selected yeasts at 26-28°C;5 days post fermentative maceration; 1 day delestage; malolactic fermentation.10% aged in American oak for 3 months.

Pairings

Anything on the grill, particularly, beef and pork.

Reviews

2014 Lexicon Cabernet Sauvignon - 88 PTS - WA

"The 2014 Lexicon Cabernet Sauvignon shows the Cabernet's more chocolaty, tobacco leaf and black and red currant side and has a similar color to its stable mates. The wine boasts loads of fruit, good texture and length. All of these wines probably have more aging potential than I would risk, but they are clearly meant to be drunk when released, and no doubt will hold onto their fruity intensity for several years, if not longer."- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (March 2016), 88 pts - Excellent Wine Values for Under $25